Alchemy Defined

The ancient art of transformation

The Meaning of Alchemy

Alchemy’s name is derived from the ancient art of transformation in which medieval alchemists attempted to transform a lower base metal, or prima materia, into gold, called the Philosopher’s Stone. Alchemy works to transform prima materia (urban youth) into the Philosopher’s Stone (the gold inherent within our youth). The alchemist’s work was known as the Opus and it required the alchemist to personally possess certain character traits in order to bring forth the gold. At Alchemy, Inc., we work in a similar fashion to enhance the positive character traits within ourselves and then transfer these traits to the urban youth with whom we work.

Alchemy, Inc.

The concept of Alchemy, Inc. is to provide a safe environment and sense of community to assist in the development of urban adolescent males through mentoring and the telling, discussion, and analysis of mythological stories and fairy tales told to the beat of an African drum.